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Natural attractions
Augrabies Falls, Northern Cape
At the Augrabies Falls you will be awed by the water thundering down the gorge. There are also plenty of other attractions to explore nearby, including a wide variety of flowers and animals, and the inimitable views from the Moon Rock.
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Howick Falls, KwaZulu-Natal
The Howick Falls is a scenic point from which to explore the delights of Howick before embarking on a leisurely drive through the rolling countryside of the Midlands Meander with its home-baked outlets, crafters, second-hand stores, carpet weavers, leather works and so much more.
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Mountain passes of the Little Karoo
There are few more visually dramatic road trip routes to be undertaken in South Africa than a drive along the R62, occasionally veering off to weave in and out of the Swartberg range through some great mountain passes. This is the Little Karoo, where the Cape Folded Mountains loom like craggy sentinels.
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The Central Karoo
The Central Karoo is home to some of the world's most important palaeontological sites and holds rich cultural value. Famed for its food and hospitable historical towns, this area provides much to do for those travelling between Gauteng and the Western Cape.
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Ben McDhui Mountain
Ben Mcdhui in South Africa is part of the Drakensberg range, a hikers’ and nature lovers' paradise in all seasons. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of recreational activities like biking and fly fishing in summer, and being there in winter is all about snow, log fires and sublime seclusion.
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Kgaswane Mountain Nature Reserve, North West
The Kgaswane Mountain Reserve outside Rustenburg lies in the Magaliesberg mountains, 1 of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth. It is conveniently located about an hour and a half from Johannesburg or Pretoria, and attracts hikers, mountain bikers and birders.
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Franklin Game Reserve, Bloemfontein
If you would like to experience wildlife in Bloemfontein head for the Franklin Game Reserve in the heart of the city. Established in 1930, it is 1 of only 2 city wildlife reserves in the world. The other is in Hong Kong.
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Spitskop Nature Reserve, Northern Cape
The Spitskop Nature Reserve in the Northern Cape offers hunting, hiking, bird watching and viewing of Kalahari game. These include the majestic oryx (or 'gemsbok' as it is called in South Africa), eland, mountain zebra and great herds of springbok.
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Cape Vidal, KwaZulu-Natal
The lure of Cape Vidal lies in its unique appeal as a genuine beach-and-bush destination that's a little off the beaten track. Inland lies the prolific wildlife of the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, while the coastline offers the marine delights of the Indian Ocean.
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Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve, North West
Get your birding gear together for a day trip to the Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve, where lark, waxbill, robin, grebe, finch, owl, cisticola, courser, spoonbill and the secretary bird are just some of the seasonal species to be spotted. Overnight facilities offer the added appeal of spotting nocturnal birds.
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Table Mountain, Cape Town
Table Mountain is South Africa’s best-known landmark, but what many don’t know is that it is also a hiker’s paradise with numerous trails, amazing views and plenty of interesting facts to learn. Oh, and it's part of a national park. And all this in the heart of the Mother City.
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Karkloof Nature Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
Never underestimate the restorative power of nature. The Karkloof Nature Reserve has a number of rustic lodges set amid a beautiful mist-belt forest, where a few days spent hiking and relaxing will do wonders for you and your family.
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Green Johannesburg
One of Johannesburg’s many claims to fame is that it boasts the biggest urban forest in the world. But its natural attractions don’t stop there. Just outside of the main industrial centres you’ll find parks, gardens, nature reserves and a wealth of natural attractions to take your breath away.
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The Diamond Coast
The Diamond Coast, which winds along the Northern Cape Province’s coast in South Africa, is the road less travelled and wonderfully romantic. Visitors can experience the allure that drew adventurers and fortune hunters to this area throughout history.
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Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge
Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge is a soulful spot. Set high in the Magoebaskloof Mountains overlooking the Kudu River Valley, this nature reserve has dramatic views and charming, eco-friendly accommodation. Take your pick from a rustic farmhouse, tree houses on stilts in an indigenous forest, or a remote and romantic cottage.
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